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Left Out of Pax Silica: Can India Forge Its Own Tech Future?
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Left Out of Pax Silica: Can India Forge Its Own Tech Future?

An analysis of India's exclusion from the U.S.-led 'Pax Silica' semiconductor alliance. We examine the challenges India faces in achieving technological autonomy in semiconductors, pharma, and quantum computing amid the U.S.-China tech rivalry.

Huawei's New Phones Now Nearly 60% Chinese Parts, Teardown Shows Amid US Sanctions
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Huawei's New Phones Now Nearly 60% Chinese Parts, Teardown Shows Amid US Sanctions

A new teardown reveals Huawei's latest smartphones contain nearly 60% Chinese-made parts by value. The company is accelerating its tech self-sufficiency, successfully localizing key components like CPUs and memory chips despite US sanctions.

US Designates China’s Chip Strategy a Threat, Unveils Delayed-Action Tariff
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US Designates China’s Chip Strategy a Threat, Unveils Delayed-Action Tariff

The US Trade Representative has formally determined China's semiconductor drive is a threat to US commerce, launching a new tariff that starts at 0% and is set to rise in 18 months, on June 23, 2027.

Why RAM Is Suddenly the Most Precious, Expensive Chip in Your Device
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Why RAM Is Suddenly the Most Precious, Expensive Chip in Your Device

RAM is the unsung hero in every device, but it's now a scarce and expensive commodity. Based on analysis from The Vergecast, here's why the chip is so hard to get right now.

NeuroTech Unveils Synapse-2 AI Chip: 3x Performance on 2nm Process to Challenge Rivals
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NeuroTech Unveils Synapse-2 AI Chip: 3x Performance on 2nm Process to Challenge Rivals

NeuroTech has launched its new Synapse-2 AI chip, promising a 3x leap in inference performance and 50% better training efficiency, setting a new benchmark in the competitive AI hardware market.

Nvidia Targets Mid-February for First H200 AI Chip Shipments to China, Pending Beijing's Approval
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Nvidia Targets Mid-February for First H200 AI Chip Shipments to China, Pending Beijing's Approval

Nvidia aims to start shipping its H200 AI chips to China by mid-February 2026, according to Reuters. The plan, however, is entirely contingent on securing approval from the Beijing government.

AI's Insatiable Demand for Memory Chips Threatens to Derail Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
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AI's Insatiable Demand for Memory Chips Threatens to Derail Next-Gen Gaming Consoles

The AI industry's massive demand for HBM memory chips is creating a supply shortage for the videogame industry, potentially delaying and increasing the price of the next PlayStation and Xbox.

Democrats Challenge Trump's Pivot on Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China, Citing Security Risks
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Democrats Challenge Trump's Pivot on Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China, Citing Security Risks

Senior Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Gregory Meeks are demanding the Commerce Department disclose details on Nvidia H200 AI chip export licenses to China, challenging President Trump's recent policy reversal over national security concerns.

Why One of Nvidia’s Key Japanese Suppliers Is Refusing to Chase the AI Boom
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Why One of Nvidia’s Key Japanese Suppliers Is Refusing to Chase the AI Boom

Nittobo, a critical Japanese supplier of glass fabric for Nvidia's AI chips, says it won't expand production at the same pace as the market. A look into its high-stakes premium niche strategy.

Japan to Cover 50% of Factory Costs for Firms Using Carbon-Free Power
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Japan to Cover 50% of Factory Costs for Firms Using Carbon-Free Power

Japan is offering a $1.3 billion subsidy program, covering up to 50% of investment costs for new factories and data centers that run on 100% renewable or nuclear power.

Tech's New Cold War: China Closes Chip Gap as Satellites 'Dogfight' in Orbit
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Tech's New Cold War: China Closes Chip Gap as Satellites 'Dogfight' in Orbit

A new report reveals China's breakthrough in chip-making machinery, drastically closing the semiconductor gap as U.S. and Chinese satellites engage in orbital "dogfighting."

The Chip War Paradox: Is America's Tech Chokehold Fueling China's Rise?
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The Chip War Paradox: Is America's Tech Chokehold Fueling China's Rise?

US chip sanctions were meant to cripple China's tech ambitions. Instead, they may have created a resilient, state-backed competitor. A deep geopolitical analysis.